Table 1.
Representative studies of traditional methods of hair loss treatment
| Treatment | Conventional methods | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minoxidil | Finasteride | Dutasteride | Hair transplantation | |
| Types | TE | AGA | FFA | AGA and FFA |
| Patients | 58 patients | 458 patients | 224 patients | Four cases |
| Dosage | 0.75-2.5 mg for 2.1 years | 0.25% solution once daily (volume of 50-200 µL) | From 1-7 capsules (0.5 mg) per week | Artificial hair implantation |
| Treatment results | Hair density↑ | Hair count↑ | Distance of the eyes from the hairline↓ | Hair count↑ |
| Adverse effects | Headaches, hypertrichosis, andirritation | Sexual dysfunction, altered libido, gynecomastia, and mood changes | Sexual dysfunction, altered libido, gynecomastia, and mood changes | Pain, bleeding, edema, and pruritis |
| References | 147 | 59 | 65 | 70 |